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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.72, 4,193.17 and 1,626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.72, 4,193.17 and 1,626.28 is: 2,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.72 : 4,193.17 = 1,626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.72/4,193.17 = 1,626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.72x = 4,193.17 × 1,626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.72x = 6,819,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,819,253.96/2,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.18

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